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Radeon HD 2900 GT
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GRID K120Q
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is positioned at rank 661 and the GRID K120Q is on rank 276, so the GRID K120Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2900 GT
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 2900 GT.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 2900 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 2900 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 32.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 2900 GT and GRID K120Q
Radeon HD 2900 GT
The Radeon HD 2900 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2900 GT scores 292 and the GRID K120Q reaches 293 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is built on TeraScale 2 while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292 | 293 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480 | 1536+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+229% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 512 KB (GRID K120Q) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10 | 12 (11_0)+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | UVD | NVDEC 1 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2900 GT draws 25W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 160% difference. The Radeon HD 2900 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-89% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.7+800% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 2900 GT launched at $170 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GRID K120Q launched at $125 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 2900 GT costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.5 (Radeon HD 2900 GT) vs 14.7 (GRID K120Q) — the Radeon HD 2900 GT offers 32.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2900 GT | GRID K120Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $170 | $125-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5+33% | 14.7 |
| Codename | Thames | GK104 |
| Release | January 7 2013 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #883 | #589 |
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